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Astrophoto: Orion Nebula – Messier 42 – 02/23

In my new workflow, even the trapezium comes to light. I’ve added more color to my 2024 version of the picture.

The Great Orion Nebula, Messier 42. I took a few 300 seconds exposures after finishing my comet session.

High resolution on Flickr:

Messier 42, Orion Nebula

Comparision of the results – 2023 vs 2024

Technical overview

TelescopeVIXEN VC200L VISAC
Focal Length1278mm
Aperture ratio6.4
Erecting LenseVIXEN Reducer
Filter
MountSkywatcher HEQ-5
Goto-ControlEKOS
Mount ControlINDI
Guiding Scope Focal Length240 mm
Guiding CameraQHY 5-III-462C
Guiding SoftwareEKOS, INDI
Dithering5 pixel
CameraCANON EOS M100(a)
Methodfocal projection
Camera angle
Camera ControlEKOS, INDI, Gphoto2
Motor-FocusPegasusAstro FC2U
Photography Date02/08/2023
Exposure-Time Lights5x300s
Correction framesFLATS, BIASES
SensitivityISO 400
Processing Date02/12/2023
Reprocessing Date01/14/2024
Stacking, IntegrationPixInsight
Processing SoftwarePixInsight
Reprocessing SoftwarePixInsight
Image EditingAffinity Photo
Capture PlaceKoblenz, Germany
LightpollutionBortle 5
Scattered lightstrong

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